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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 576.44, 795.40 and 324.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 576.44, 795.40 and 324.38 is: 447.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    576.44 : 795.40 = 324.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    576.44/795.40 = 324.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    576.44x = 795.40 × 324.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    576.44x = 258,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,011.85/576.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 447.60

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